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Alt Names Boca Dam Reservoir Rd, Truckee River, Tahoe National Forest, Boca Hill, Boca Lake Rd, Woodchoppers Springs, Old Reno Rd
Last Known Status Open
Trail PhotoThe trails along the west side of Boca Reservoir are a great place to take a beginner.  With nothing too challenging and a host of boating, fishing and swimming opportunities, it's a pretty good place to bring all the family toys.  There is some single track in the connecting areas, but mostly just wide trails and dirt roads surround the campgrounds and day-use areas which line the lakeshore.  This area connects directly to Prosser Pits to the west, Billy Hill OHV route and Stampede Reservoir to the north, and even Verdi Peak and Bull Ranch Creek (Dog Valley/Long Valley) to the northeast if you are looking for more challenging trails.  The area caters more towards the boating crowd than to OHVs but if you are heading out to the lake anyway, why not bring the bikes too?
LOCATION
Nearest City Hirschdale, CA
GPS Coordinates N 39º 23.438' W 120º 05.540'
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From: Reno, NV

1) Take I-80 west to Hirschdale exit (exit 207)
2) Turn left (west) on Boca Dam Rd.
3) Follow this road across the railroad tracks.
4) If Boca Dam is closed, turn left just after the railroad tracks and stage in the gravel parking area. Ride across the narrow steel bridge to reach the trails.
4) If the dam is open, continue up the paved road and turn left at the top of the hill to cross the dam.
5) Staging is available at the large gravel lot on the left, or continue further for various day-use areas.

*Note: Boca Dam Rd. was temporarily closed to motor vehicles due to safety/security concerns. As of May 2006, the dam was still closed.
AREA TYPE
Area Type Trail
Land Type National Forest
QUALITY
Pros beautiful scenic views, close to Boca Reservoir, plenty of camping opportunities, great place to take a beginner, plenty of boating, fishing and swimming opportunities.
Cons no single track, most campgrounds are closed until mid-May
Rating Boca Reservoir    Good
Recommended Stay 1-2 Days
Summer/Fall
REGULATIONS
Permit Required Yes CA OHMVR stickers required
Dates Open Year-Round CA OHMVR red sticker vehicles permitted year round
Spark Arrestor Yes
Noise Limit Yes (96 dB) CA OHMVR noise limits apply (1985/older limit 101 dB, 1986/newer limit 96 dB)
Night Riding Yes
Flags Not Required
Two Strokes Certain Times CA OHMVR restrictions apply
Cross Country Prohibited
ATVs No Restriction CA OHMVR stickers required
4x4s (registered) No Restriction
Unregistered Cars/4x4s/Buggies Some Areas CA OHMVR stickers required
Bicycles No Restriction
Hiking No Restriction
Horseback No Restriction
Camping Some Areas (camp in developed sites only)
Campfires Some Areas (permitted in developed campsites only)
Alcohol No Restriction
Fireworks Prohibited
Firearms Some Areas
Law Enforcement Few/Periodic
FEES
Parking Fee No ($0.00)
Entry Fee No ($0.00)
Riding Fee No ($0.00)
Camping Fee Yes
Tent: $13.00
RV: $13.00
Addtl. Vehicle: $5.00
KEY SERVICES
First Aid 5-20 Miles (W) Tahoe Forest Hospital (530) 582-3481
Gasoline 5-20 Miles (W) Texaco (530) 587-6505
Diesel 5-20 Miles (W) Truckee
Water 5-20 Miles (W) Truckee
RV Hookup 5-20 Miles (W) Coachland RV Park (530) 587-3071
RV Disposal 5-20 Miles (W) Coachland RV Park (530) 587-3071
Campground On Site
Conv Store 5-20 Miles (W) Safeway (530) 582-7950
Swim Area On Site Boca Reservoir
Water Body On Site Boca Reservoir
Boat Ramp On Site Boca Reservoir
CONTACTS
Contact Info Tahoe National Forest - Truckee Ranger District
9646 Donner Pass Rd.
Truckee, CA 96161
(530) 587-3558
www.fs.fed.us
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